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Cowan Pottery Museum
Registration begins May 1. Please call the Cowan Pottery Museum with any questions at 440-895-3763.
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HISTORY TALKS
CLEVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wednesday, June 21, 7:00 to 8:00 pm, Auditorium
Join Thomas Matowitz as he discusses the history of the Cleveland Police Department.
RRPL FEATURED ARTIST BOOKMARK CONTEST
Winners announced July 31
Participants will create art using Cowan artwork as inspiration. You can help the RRPL staff judges pick a winner by liking your favorite piece via our social media pages in July! Three winners (Child, Teen, Adult) will be announced July 31. Good luck! Email submissions to cowan@rrpl.org by July 16. Include: high quality image of work, name & age, title, and a brief artwork summary. The bookmarks will be 2 in x 6 in.
WANT TO SEE MORE?
To view the collection digitally visit rrpl.org/cowan or schedule a tour by
PHONE 440-895-3763
EMAIL cowan@rrpl.org
Summer Reading 2023
2023 ALL TOGETHER NOW SUMMER READING Saturday, June 3 through Saturday, July 22 Sign up in person or online through the Beanstack website or app. Children: Track your reading online or with a paper game board. Teens & Adults: Track your reading online or stop by the Reference Desk to complete an entry form.
SUMMER READING BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, June 10, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Library Lawn
Kick off the summer All Together Now at our Summer Reading Sign Up and Block Party extravaganza! Adults, Teens, and Children are encouraged to start their summer right by signing up for our Summer Reading program, with new prize levels unlocked by reading and attending programs. Come for the games, crafts and music, but stay to spend time All Together Now.
Children’s Programs
Registration begins Saturday, May 20, 9:00 am. To register, visit rrpl.org and click on ‘Events’, call 440-333-7610 x 4, or stop by the Children’s Department. Registration required unless noted.
BIRTH TO AGE 6
BABY & ME STORYTIME
F or babies, toddlers, & their caregivers
Mondays, 9:15 to 9:35 am & 10:15 to 10:35 am, Tuesdays, 9:15 to 9:35 am, Wednesdays, 6:15 to 6:35 pm & 7:00 to 7:20 pm,
June 12 through July 24, skips June 19 and the week of July 4, Purple Room
Snuggle up for a lapsit program of stories, songs, and rhymes. Stay and play with board books and puzzles afterward for extra fun.
2S & 3S STORYTIME
F or children ages 2-3 & their caregivers
Tuesdays, 10:15 to 10:45 am, Wednesdays, 9:15 to 9:45 am & 10:15 to 10:45 am, Thursdays, 6:15 to 6:45 pm & 7:00 to 7:30 pm,
June 13 through July 20, skips the week of July 4, Purple Room
Join us for a program of stories, songs, and rhymes.
KINDERGARTEN HERE I COME
F or children ages 4-6 on their own
Mondays, 1:30 to 2:15 pm & 7:30 to 8:15 pm, Thursdays,10:15 to 11:00 am, June 12 through July 24, skips June 19 and the week of July 4, Purple Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to strengthen key skills for school success. Help your preschooler prepare for the transition to kindergarten.
MESSY ART @ HOME
F or children 2-5 & their caregivers
Monday, July 17
Are you brave enough to get messy at home? This kit contains everything you need to create a process centered art project. Supplies must be picked up on the 2nd Floor or via our Drive-thru.
PARACHUTE PLAY
F or children ages 4-6
Monday, July 31, 1:30 to 2:00 pm & 6:30 to 7:00 pm, Purple Room Jump in and get energized with a parachute, music, and movement!
FAMILY DROP-IN STORYTIME
F or children and their caregivers
Mondays, August 21 & 28, 10:15 to 10:45 am,
Thursdays, August 24 & 31, 6:30 to 7:00 pm, Auditorium
An all ages, family storytime to bridge the gap from summer session to fall session. No registration required.
GRADES K-2
X-STREAM TEAM BUILDING CHALLENGE
F or students completing grades 2-3
Thursday, July 6, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Purple Room
Combine science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) and join our team to build x-STREAM-ly tall and creative structures out of building toys and everyday objects. Fun and prizes for all.
WEEK OF WELCOME
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 THROUGH 26
Caregivers are required to remain in the Library during programs if children are ages 10 and under.
BANG THE DRUM
F or students completing grades 2-3
Wednesday, July 19,
3:30 to 4:30 pm, Purple Room
Tired of work and play and just want to bang on your drum all day? Then join us as we learn about the magic of community drum circles while also making our own upcycled drums. Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own containers to build their drum.
DIY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
F or students completing grades K-3
Tuesday, July 25, 5:00 to 5:45 pm, Library Lawn
Beat the summer heat by making your own ice cream on the Library Lawn!
TWEENS (GRADES 4-6)
TWEEN SCENE DROP-IN
F or tweens
Mondays through Thursdays while RRCS is in session, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Green Room
Stop by the Library after school to hang out and enjoy a rotating selection of crafts, activities, and games. No registration required.
VOLUNTEER YOUTH CREW
F or students completing grades 4-6
Saturday, May 20, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, Library Lawn
Want to volunteer at the Library? Now is your chance! Help the Children’s Department with special projects – this month we will be gardening in the Library Lawn! No registration required
CRAFT WITH PRIDE
F or students completing grades 4-6
Thursday, June 15, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Purple Room
Celebrate Pride by learning how to weave and braid different styles of bracelets to show off your Pride.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ACADEMY
F or students completing grades 4-6
Thursday, June 29, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Purple Room
Be you a greenhorn adventurer or seasoned dungeon crawler, all are welcome to join us for this short foray into the world of Dungeons and Dragons.
ESCAPE BALOR’S TOMB
F or students completing grades 4-6
Thursday, July 20, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Purple Room slot
Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient structure off the coast of Scotland. Whilst exploring it, you and your companions find yourselves lost in its winding underground passageways. Gather your wits because you have only 25 heart pounding minutes to find your way out.
Programs to Create a More Inclusive Community
MOCK TRIAL
F or students completing grades 4-6
Thursday, July 27, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Purple Room
Do you fancy yourself a young legal eagle or are you eager to learn more about the justice system? Join us as we see what it takes to go to trial in this mock trial program where we will examine and try a case from history and see if the verdicts match.
WEEK OF WELCOME
Tweens and teens
Tuesday through Friday, August 22 through 25
Come participate in our QR code scavenger hunt as we welcome you back to school! During the first week of classes, you will embark on a hunt to meet staff members and explore the entire Library. Complete the entire scavenger hunt to receive a prize. No registration required
For the whole family, these programs are co-led with a facilitator and sponsored by a grant from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Participants may pick up their copy of the book prior to the program. Look for the icon shown below for similar programs.
Service Dogs Help Us All
F or students completing K-3
Tuesday, June 13,
4:30 to 5:30 pm, Purple Room
After reading the book, Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship and sharing the book series, Wednesday and Woof, we will learn more about Service Dogs and how they help our lives with a visit from W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Registration required
I CAN SEE WITH THE HELP FROM FRIENDS
F or students completing grades K-3
Tuesday, July 11,
4:30 to 5:30 pm, Purple Room
After reading the books, Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille and My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay, we will practice braille and find out how braille books are made from a speaker from the Ohio Library for the Blind & Print Disabled Registration required
